Airports Engineer / Project Manager

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

SEH is seeking an Airports Engineer / Project Manager to lead and contribute to airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, utilities, and other airfield improvements. The role manages projects across development phases, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, technical resources, and deliverables, and prepares or oversees plans, specifications, bidding documents, studies, reports, estimates, and other project documentation.

The position works with clients, engineers, planners, agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to determine project needs and develop solutions. It applies airport design standards, engineering principles, and regulatory requirements; supports federal and state funding and grant-related work; and provides technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring. The role also supports construction-phase activities, develops client relationships, and contributes to an accountable, collaborative team environment.

The opportunity is open to candidates residing in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the surrounding area. Travel is required as needed, including overnight travel for site observations, team meetings, and client consultations. SEH is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company with more than 900 employee-owners across the United States. Base compensation is expected to range from $110,000 to $125,000, based on skill set and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain appropriate Minnesota licensure.
• Experience working with FAA requirements, funding programs, or airport design standards.
• Demonstrated experience with airport planning, design, and/or construction projects.
• Ability to travel as needed for site observations, team meetings, and client consultations, including overnight travel.
• Experience managing engineering projects, including coordination of scope, schedule, budget, and project teams.
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards, design requirements, and construction practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Six to eight years of relevant civil engineering experience, with airport or aviation-related infrastructure experience preferred.
• Two or more years of project management experience.
• Experience developing construction plans, specifications, estimates, and bidding documents.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical direction to other engineering staff.
• Experience with proposal development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, utilities, and other airfield improvements.
• Manage airport projects through development phases, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, technical resources, and deliverables.
• Prepare and oversee construction plans, specifications, bidding documents, technical studies, reports, estimates, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, planners, agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to identify project needs and develop effective solutions.
• Apply airport design standards, engineering principles, and regulatory requirements throughout project development and construction.
• Support federal and state funding and grant-related project activities.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineers and other project team members.
• Support construction-phase activities, including coordination with clients, contractors, and agencies.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to support clients’ long-term infrastructure needs.
• Foster an empowered team environment through individual accountability and collaboration.

Benefits

• 100% employee ownership and shared participation in the company’s success.
• Career development through continued education, licensure and certification, skills, and technical training.
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance.
• Flexible holidays.
• Paid Family Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level